New Zealand volcano eruption video: New Zealand tourism: Are China tourists safe?

Located in the South Pacific, New Zealand is a country consisting of two main islands and several small islands. There are frequent volcanic activities and geological activities on the island. Many tourists can experience the original geological features here, but it is also very dangerous, especially during the volcanic activity period and areas. Here, we will provide you with the video of the volcanic eruption in Isle of Wight, New Zealand and the related safety analysis.

New Zealand volcano eruption video

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Video description: New Zealand Isle of Wight volcano erupts deadly, and many people are missing.

Are New Zealand tourists safe in China?

Generally speaking, travel in New Zealand is relatively safe. The public security environment here is very good and people are generally friendly. However, some special areas, especially those prone to natural disasters, should be cautious, such as volcanic eruption, drowning, storms and so on.

New Zealand volcanic eruption related news

The Isle of Wight volcano in New Zealand erupted suddenly at 2 pm local time 1 1 in New Zealand and 9 am Beijing time1/.

According to the latest statistics released by the New Zealand police in the early hours of Beijing time this morning, when the volcano erupted, there were 47 tourists on the island, five of whom were confirmed dead. 34 people were injured to varying degrees, and 3 of them have been discharged; Eight people are still missing.

Xinhuanet Wellington 65438+February 10 (Reporter Guo Huaiqian) The New Zealand police 10 announced in the early morning that it had confirmed that the sudden eruption of the Isle of Wight volcano in New Zealand had killed five people and left eight others missing.

This is the smoky Isle of Wight filmed in New Zealand on September 30th, 20 15. On February 9, 65438, the Isle of Wight volcano in New Zealand suddenly erupted. Xinhua News Agency reporter Tian Ye photo

According to the latest news from the police, 47 people from New Zealand, Australia, Britain, the United States, China and Malaysia visited the Isle of Wight when the volcano erupted on the 9th. In addition to the victims and missing persons, * * * 34 people were brought back from the Isle of Wight, of which 365,438+0 were hospitalized due to burns. One of the victims who can be confirmed at present is a tour guide from New Zealand.

The police said that the search and rescue work is still going on, but it is still impossible to land on the island. Helicopters and New Zealand Defence Forces aircraft made several aerial observations of the island. According to the available information, the police believe that there are "no survivors" on the Isle of Wight.

In response to the news that the missing persons are suspected to include two China citizens, Wang Dong 10, head of the Consular Section of the China Embassy in New Zealand, told Xinhua that the Embassy is closely monitoring the development of the situation, has launched an emergency plan and is confirming relevant information with the New Zealand police.

On June 5438+00, New Zealand Prime Minister Aden expressed condolences and sympathy to the victims and their families. She said that a New Zealand Defence Force vessel will sail around the Isle of Wight and deploy drones and observation equipment to further assess the situation on the island.

New Zealand volcanic eruption warning level is divided into 0 to 5. At present, the risk level of volcanic eruption in the Isle of Wight has been reduced from the initial level 4 to level 2.

This is the landform of the Isle of Wight, which was shot in New Zealand on September 30th, 20 15. On February 9, 65438, the Isle of Wight volcano in New Zealand suddenly erupted. Xinhua News Agency reporter Tian Ye photo

The Isle of Wight, located in Shengfeng Bay, North Island, New Zealand, is a famous tourist attraction in New Zealand. Its volcano is active for a long time, often erupting smoke and gas, with high surface temperature and unique landscape. People can visit the volcanic island by boat or helicopter.

The Isle of Wight volcano has erupted many times in history. In recent months, scientists from the New Zealand Institute of Geographical Sciences have repeatedly warned that the Isle of Wight volcano has obvious signs of eruption recently.

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With some videos and pictures posted on social media, the safety of tourists in the Isle of Wight has touched people's hearts.

A live video shows that just before the volcanic eruption, a group of tourists arrived at the crater and walked around it. A few minutes later, the volcano erupted, the camera suddenly turned black and the live broadcast was interrupted.

The video shot by tourist Michael Shepard shows that thick volcanic ash surrounds the Isle of Wight and many helicopters.

The New Zealand authorities sent a number of helicopters and boats to transfer tourists to outlying islands. However, JohnTiems, a local official, said later in the day that as the volcanic eruption continued, "police and rescuers could not go to the Isle of Wight safely" and the progress of rescue was hindered. At present, 23 people have been rescued, including many wounded, but many people are still stranded on the island and their whereabouts are unknown.

In recent months, the New Zealand Institute of Geology and Nuclear Science has repeatedly warned that the Isle of Wight volcano may erupt in the near future. Some people questioned why there were dozens or even hundreds of tourists on the volcanic island at the time of the incident.